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Hello I read it in this forum but i can´t find it annymore. The bike with the number S650 000535 is end of 10/69 or beginning 11/69. I hope it helps. With kind regards Micha :thumbsup::D:thumbsup:

I picked this roller up from Mid-Ohio this last July. Serial number shows its a 72 MY. But I have never seen the Bevels like this on a 650 tank. All ive seen, have been rounded down the length of the tank. It has the early non-locking aluminum gas cap, and had the turn signal mounts that are...

HI everybody. I've just bough a tx650 74 and i would like to know the difference between xs and tx??? Thanks:confused:

I just bought an xs650 and the guy i bought it from said it was a "79" but i looked online and according to the serial number on the frame, its a 76?? Just looking for someone to help clear this up. The serial number is 447-202870....what do you think? Thanks

As i was cleaning up my bookmarks i found this article TX750-TX500

I THINK this is a special by the sidecovers. Am I correct? Didn't think the 79 standards had mags?

Does any one have any information on any differences (variations) with the electrics on these bikes compared to the Euro/Oceania/US models. This bike has the B style, (black), tank , original?

i have been bobbing a xs650 iliteraly found in the weeds of an old farmer, got it for a little of nothing, it was missing bars/mounts, tank, seat, and assorted other pieces. it does have compression. i am done w/ most of the fab work, and have it looking cool, am wiring it but cant get spark...

Hey guys, just picked up an 81. Not sure what model, not sure what they made in 81. I am having my friend let me know what the model code is on the frame (it's in his garage right now) Anyway, picked it up for $180. Battery was nearly bone dry. Added water, charged for 20 minutes off my...

I bought this recently and was wondering who made the hard tail. Any ideas? OK the last one isn't mine but I couldn't resist throwing it in.

From being on a few different xs650 sites i have noticed quite a bit of misinformation and confusion concerning the origin and history of this cool little bike.I make no claim that i have all the answers by any means,but having worked for a major parts supplier for these machines and through...

Does anyone know how to find the original the bike had.:confused: I have been scraping paint, but that did not indicate anything. I've got 2 1977 XS's. Frame number on both bikes starts with 447-60......

just wondering if any of the xs650 lovers out there can shed some light on how many unit were produced in 1970,71,and 72. ive had this discussion before online, and with friends, and i always get conflicting reports. ive heard somewhere around 7,000 units in '70 and '71 and...

I was offered one at a good price..anyone know much about them? Whats the difference between it and a XS? Parts available? should i snag it or is it the same thing as my 77' xs 650 that is a big project?

- a collation of data I found in various lists - any errors let me know so I can change them

hi everybody,hoping to get some help decoding 9 digit vin, barn find in Ontario a few weeks ago, no paperwork. Real nice shape great runner, paint, chrome, seat all exc. I'm a happy guy.